Amber Blair
Marengo,United States
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Humana
Mount Vernon, OH
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Created detailed documentation of patient health history including lab results, treatments and medications prescribed.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Determined organizational policies regarding program eligibility, requirements and benefits.
- Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to improve care quality, reduce costs and gauge patient progress.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel Rehabilitation Hospital
Westerville, OH
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Education
ADN in Nursing -
Fortis College of Nursing
04.2019
Skills
- Registered nurse who specializes in helping patients to reach their optimum level of wellness by working with a team of Physicians, Therapists, and Case managers Developed aptitude for implementing nursing care to help improve the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual status of patients and their caregivers
- Monitored patients with CVA's, MVA's, total knee or hip replacements, amputations, and spinal surgeries
- Acted as a preceptor for new and upcoming nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and all types of therapists including education on new procedures and equipment, and keeping skills up to date and proficient
- Obtained recommendations for inpatient and outpatient level of care by discussing cases with physician advisor
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to implement patient care strategies, drive positive outcomes, and enhance clinical operations
- Performed physical examinations of patients, analyzed medical histories, and coordinated with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans
- Kept vital patient information up-to-date, including details of treatment plans and recent visits
- Counseled patients and families after hearing difficult news, and helped them with understanding next steps
- Patient Care and Safety
- Treatment Care Plans
- Excellent communication via Telephone, Skype, and Email
- Chronic Disease Management
- Adaptability
- Detail oriented
- Patient education
- Developing Discharge Plans
- Inform patients and their family about medical issues and other concerns
- Direct critical and acute care nursing
- Patient Advocacy
- Service Coordination
- Medical Evaluation
- Patient Care Planning
- Referral Coordination
- Care Plan Development
- Resource Utilization
- Case Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Records Management
- Program Planning
- Apart of Stroke, Wound, and Amputee committees
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Humana
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2023
ADN in Nursing -
Fortis College of Nursing
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